Nitish Kumar Reddy hits maiden Test century at MCG, 105 not out batting at No. 8
Nitish Kumar Reddy scored an unbeaten 105 on day three of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne on 28 December 2024.
Summary
Nitish Kumar Reddy scored his maiden Test century on 28 December 2024, finishing day three of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground unbeaten on 105. The 21-year-old, playing only his fourth Test and batting at No. 8, shared a 127-run eighth-wicket stand with Washington Sundar (50). His innings took India to 358 for 9 at stumps in reply to Australia's 474.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 28 December 2024, day 3 of the fourth Test, MCG, Melbourne
- Score
- 105 not out (maiden Test century)
- Batting position
- No. 8
- Partnership
- 127 for the eighth wicket with Washington Sundar (50)
- Profile
- 21 years old; fourth Test
- Match position
- India 358-9 in reply to Australia's 474
Practice MCQs 3 questions
With which batter did Nitish Kumar Reddy share a 127-run eighth-wicket partnership during his maiden Test century at the MCG on 28 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Washington Sundar
BBC/Sky Sports: Reddy put on 127 for the eighth wicket with Washington Sundar, who scored 50.
What was Nitish Kumar Reddy's score at stumps on day three of the Melbourne Test, his maiden Test century?
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Correct answer: A — 105 not out
BBC/Sky Sports: Reddy was unbeaten on 105 at the close; 127 was the partnership with Sundar and 97 was his score when Sundar fell.
At which position in the batting order did Nitish Kumar Reddy bat when he scored his maiden Test century in December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — No. 8
BBC/Sky Sports: Reddy was batting at No. 8 when he made his maiden century.